AM038D1-00 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Alpha Industries – 33.43 GHz GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Down Converter Mixer

33–43 GHz GaAs MMIC
Double Balanced Down Converter Mixer
Features
I Low Conversion Loss, 6.5 dB
I Insensitive to LO Power Variations
I Low LO Power Requirement, 9 dBm
I High LO to RF Isolation, 30 dB
I No DC Bias Required
Chip Outline
1.785
1.258
0.889
AM038D1-00
Description
Alpha’s double balanced GaAs Schottky diode mixer has
a typical conversion loss of 6.5 dB at an LO power level
as low as 9 dBm over the band 33–43 GHz. The chip uses
Alpha’s proven Schottky diode technology, and is based
upon MBE layers for the highest uniformity and
repeatability. The diodes employ surface passivation to
ensure a rugged, reliable part with through-substrate via
holes and gold-based backside metallization to facilitate
an epoxy die attach process. All chips are screened for
DC diode parameters and lot samples are RF measured
to guarantee performance.
50 OHMS
0.085
0.000
0.490
Dimensions indicated in mm.
All pads are ≥ 0.07 mm wide.
Chip thickness = 0.1 mm.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Total Input Power (RF + LO)
Value
-55°C to +125°C
-65°C to +150°C
23 dBm
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
Parameter
RF and LO Frequency Range
IF Frequency Range
LO Power Level
Conversion Loss¹
RF and LO Return Loss¹
LO to RF Isolation¹
LO to IF Isolation¹
RF Input 1 dB Compression Point¹
Two Parallel Diode Series Resistance
1. Not measured on a 100% basis.
2. Typical represents the median parameter value across the specified
frequency range for the median chip.
Symbol
F_RF, F_LO
F_IF
P_LO
L_C
RL_RF, RL_LO
ISO_LO-RF
ISO_LO-IF
P_{1 dB}
R_S
Min.
Typ.²
33–43
0–5
9–21
6.5
18
30
25
7
Max.
1.5
Unit
GHz
GHz
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
Ω
Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [e-mail] • www.alphaind.com
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Specifications subject to change without notice. 2/00A